CVE-2024-27053

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Wi-Fi hif.c driver, where RCU-protected data is accessed without correctly managing the required RCU read-side critical section. This can lead to synchronization issues, including race conditions and use-after-free errors when accessing this data. This vulnerability can cause memory corruption or system instability.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not impacted by this CVE, as this vulnerability does not affect the specific versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions. This ensures that users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not exposed to the potential risks associated with this issue, and no further action or mitigation is necessary for systems running this operating system.

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